べく

Frequency rank: 2,192. – 2,194.
    auxiliary verb; conjunction
  1. in order to; for the purpose ofword usually written using kana alone
    2. auxiliary; suffix
  2. must; shouldword usually written using kana alonesee also and
Forms
  • べくFrequency rank: 2,192. – 2,194.
  • く【べく】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. in order to; for the purpose of
    2. This usage indicates intention or purpose behind an action, often suggesting that something is done to achieve a specific goal.
    He spared no effort in order to succeed.
    I jog every day to exercise for the sake of my health.
  2. must; should
    3. This meaning expresses obligation or necessity, suggesting that something is required or recommended.
    He is staying up late tonight because he must finish his homework.
    You should read books to prepare for the exam.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to strive for (the purpose of)to act accordingly (in order to)to make efforts in order to studyto prepare in order to succeedto advance in order to move forwardto reconsider in order to improveべきthere are things that must be doneべきrules that should be followedべきthings that should be doneべきevents that should be attended
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